Health Care Reform

“Skinning” Medicare Beneficiaries
By Karen Fletcher on February 17, 2012
It is clear from recent events that changing Medicare is no longer a politically dangerous topic. Whether it is...
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What’s Happening to My Medicare?
By Karen Fletcher on November 21, 2011
As debt reduction talks continue in Washington, changes to Medicare to save federal dollars have gained widespread support from...
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50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Continues for 2012; 14% Discount on Generics
By Karen Fletcher on November 8, 2011
Starting January 1, 2012, beneficiaries who reach the Part D coverage gap, or donut hole, continue to have a...
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Understanding Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit: Frequently Asked Questions
By Karen Fletcher on November 3, 2011
As of January this year, Medicare began covering an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), a new benefit resulting from the...
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What Does Health Reform Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries? Summary of Key Provisions
By Karen Fletcher on June 22, 2011
After being a topic of discussion and debate for over a decade, health care reform became law this March...
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Health Reform Creates a New Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan for Californians
By Karen Fletcher on January 11, 2011
As a result of the federal Affordable Care Act of 2010, California has a contract with the U.S. Department...
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Health Care Reform Brings Changes to Medicare
By Karen Fletcher on October 26, 2010
Several beneficial changes to Medicare benefits, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and Part D begin as of January 1, 2011...
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50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Starts January 1st
By Karen Fletcher on October 26, 2010
Positive changes are happening to Medicare Part D next year as a result of the Affordable Care Act passed...
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An Overview for Consumers of Selected Aspects of Health Care Reform
By Karen Fletcher on August 26, 2010
Health care reform is a very complex topic that will change the way insurance companies provide health care insurance...
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Scam Artists Beware! Health Care Reform Makes Medicare Fraud Prevention/Investigation a National Priority
By Karen Fletcher on June 15, 2010
With the recent passage of health care reform, new scams are popping up. In some cases, scam artists call...
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“Skinning” Medicare Beneficiaries

What’s Happening to My Medicare?

50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Continues for 2012; 14% Discount on Generics

Understanding Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit: Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Health Reform Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries? Summary of Key Provisions

Health Reform Creates a New Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan for Californians

Health Care Reform Brings Changes to Medicare

50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Starts January 1st

An Overview for Consumers of Selected Aspects of Health Care Reform

Scam Artists Beware! Health Care Reform Makes Medicare Fraud Prevention/Investigation a National Priority

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